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- Steelhead tag reports inform mortality study
- USFS extends comment period to April 20 on draft revised land management plan
- Avista Foundation, USDA invest in Northern Idaho’s economic future
- Kooskia, Stites enter into new waste agreement, resolving 2018 civil suit
- Jan. 29 CBC information meeting on area USFS projects
- ZIP report – Home prices highest in Riggins area
Sports
The annual Grangeville co-ed softball summer league wrapped with a day-long tournament last Saturday, Aug. 8, during which the Skillz and Koos…
Syringa Hospital & Clinics is offering sports physicals free by appointment at the primary care clinic in Grangeville, 208-983-8590, or at…
Olson's Miniature Rodeo Bulls will hold its third annual mini bull bash finals at 5 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Grangeville Border Days arena. A youth…
The 2020 edition of the Walt Luman Memorial held last weekend at Grangeville Country Club saw a full field of golfers in two-man pairings, whi…
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ELK CITY -- Lots of people turned out for the annal Elk City Days celebration. Enjoy the photos. I will have the winners of the logging event in next week’s column. Would love to have others send me their photos for our historical records – even past years. I plan on printing a few from each…
RIGGINS -- My quote for the week: “I will teach you in a room. I will teach you now on Zoom. I will teach you in your house. I will teach you with a mouse. I will teach you here or there. I will teach you because I care.” Tough decisions are being made by teachers and parents, administrators…
The Idaho County Free Press is seeking a White Bird-area person to cover the news as a correspondent. This includes getting news and photos in of what is happening in your area and being published weekly in the print edition as well as on-line. If you are interested in this job, contact news…
CLEARWATER VALLLEY -- On a recent Sunday, I spent the afternoon in the Kooskia Park. I have stopped there during the week, but I didn’t realize how many people enjoy it on a sunny, summer, Sunday afternoon. In the few hours I was there, several small family groups enjoyed a picnic by the riv…
COTTONWOOD -- Bishop Peter Christensen blessed the new construction at St. John Bosco Academy on Sunday, Aug. 9 with a group of approximately 32 students and their families in attendance. The new wing will include three classrooms, a larger daycare, and a larger chapel. Bishop Peter stood at…
ELK CITY – The historic Elk City Days celebration in Idaho County will continue this year amid COVID-19 guidelines. Festivities are planned this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8. Whether you want to watch the parade or compete in the logging show, organizers say there is sure to be fun for ever…
Opinion
So, the MVSD 244 is 30 percent short on their annual budget in an amount of $4,037,992.
In case you missed it, Governor DeWine of Ohio tested positive for COVID last week just before meeting with President Trump. So, he had another test "considered more accurate" and tested negative. Is this how it works? Test until you get the desired result? Waste effort and dollars with a "l…
Yesterday I gave notice at work because I refuse to follow a new mask mandate the USPS is now instituting. I have worked this job for five and a half years and never took a sick day. However, when the world has gone topsy turvy and you are told to either wear the mask or else...this is no lo…
As positivity rates of the dangerous COVID-19 virus continue to increase in many Idaho communities, the course of action for public schools in those areas is clear—school buildings in communities considered “hot spots” should remain closed and districts should shift to online instruction.
Obituaries
LeRoy “Glen” Spencer, 75, of Cottonwood, Idaho, died Saturday,…
September 25, 1951 – August 2, 2020
James Michael Frank Kaus, age 65, of Payette, Idaho, died Tues…
“All of life is a healing journey…..I do whatever I can to hel…
Charles “Charlie” Mortimer Perry, 89, of Nowata, Okla., died W…
January 9, 1943 - July 20, 2020
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Grangeville's Border Days
KOOSKIA – “This definitely has been a crazy year, but we have had a lot of memories so far. …
COTTONWOOD – “My favorite part of Border Days is definitely the rodeo,” smiled Jose Remacle.
GRANGEVILLE – A long-standing tradition will continue as the local Triple Bar Drill Team per…
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- Idaho County Free Press COVID-19 information portal / situation report
- ‘Gunfire’ a highlight of Elk City Days
- Nimiipuu Health records 13 positive cases of COVID-19 in one day, additional tests pending
- Idaho County Fair royalty luncheon: Current court, candidates highlighted at judged event
- Bike, walk path proposal doesn’t make grant cut; uncertain whether to be pursued in future
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